Latest Updates
8:45 p.m., February 22: The City of Alexandria will be open tomorrow. Refuse, recycling, yard waste, and curbside food waste collection will continue on a normal schedule.
6:58 p.m. February 22: Due to inclement weather, the City of Alexandria Winter Shelter will be open from 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 22 until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25. The shelter is located at 2355-A Mill Rd. For ongoing updates on hours of operation, please visit alexandriava.gov/go/2478
Previous Updates
2:46 p.m. February 21: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the City of Alexandria from 5 p.m. February 22 to 10 a.m. February 23.
8:12 a.m. February 21: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the City of Alexandria.
- WHAT: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 or more inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
- WHERE: DC and portions of central and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia, including the City of Alexandria
- WHEN: From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
- IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Ongoing Severe Winter Weather
Here is how the City is responding:
City crews are working in 12-hour shifts to treat and clear streets, and will continue operations around the clock until conditions improve and travel is safe.
Residents can check current road conditions at any time by calling 511.
The Winter Shelter at 2355-A Mill Road is operating during regular hours, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly.
Prepare for winter weather:
With the weather expected to drop to dangerously cold temperatures, be prepared and know where you can go to get out of the cold. If in need of a place to warm up, consider visiting a restaurant, shopping mall, community center, or a local library.
- Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication and access to power.
- If you have a pet, be sure to provide them access to a warm shelter, preferably indoors, as well as plenty of food and water.
- Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping. Keep pipes from freezing by allowing faucets to drip, keeping cabinet doors open, and garage doors closed.
Avoid driving in severe winter conditions. If you must use your car:
- Make sure the car is adequately fueled and you have a charged cell phone with you.
- Get your car winterized and have your battery, antifreeze, oil, wipers, and tires checked.
- Carry a winter storm survival kit, including
- blankets
- a change of clothes
- high calorie food
- additional items such as a shovel, flashlight and batteries, ice scraper and brush, tow rope, booster cables, waterproof matches, and drinking water.
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Warming Center Locations
Winter Shelter
Due to inclement weather, the City of Alexandria Winter Shelter will be open from 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 22 until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25. The shelter is located at 2355-A Mill Rd. For ongoing updates on hours of operation, please visit alexandriava.gov/go/2478
Please note: the phone number for the Winter Shelter has changed. You can reach the shelter at 703.746.6551.
Recreation Centers
Warming centers are offered at the following recreation centers. Visit the Recreation Centers page for full business hours.
Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.)
Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Ave.)
Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Ave.)
Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.)
William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Ave.)
Libraries
In addition, the following Alexandria Library branches are open during the following hours for warming needs during cold weather:
- Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St.)
- Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.
- Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
- Metrobus: F23, F24, A28
- DASH Bus: 30, 32
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.)
- Parking: No library parking lot. Street parking is available. A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.
- Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles).
- Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
- DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
- King Street Trolley: King & Columbus
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library (4701 Seminary Rd.)
- Parking: There is a library parking lot available.
- Metrorail: King Street Station
- Metrobus: F20
- DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library (2501 Commonwealth Ave.)
- Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces. On street parking is available.
- Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
- Metrobus: A11, A12
- DASH Bus: 33
Alex311
Alex311 is the City of Alexandria’s customer service initiative to connect our customers to more than 175 City services in a variety of convenient ways. Connect with Alex311 online, through the mobile app, on Facebook and Twitter, by phone, or in person.
Alex311 Call Center
During regular Hours: M – F, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.:
- In the event of inclement weather, please call 703.746.4444 or utilize @AlexandriaVA311 to report non-emergency concerns. For immediate emergency assistance, call 911. For non-emergency City Services, call 703.746.4311.
After Hours:
- We encourage residents to continue to submit non-life-threatening safety concerns overnight by calling 703.746.4444. For immediate emergency assistance, call 911.
- In the event of weather-related damage, report blocked roadways by calling 703.746.4444.
Alex311 Website
Available 24/7, you can submit and track requests for a faster response!
Alex311 Mobile App
Available 24/7, you can install the Alex311 mobile app to submit and track requests on the go.